A new poll shows that most New York City voters are mad at NYPD officers for beefing with Mayor Bill de Blasio. But most also think the New York City Police Department is doing a good job — that is, except among black voters.

“You’re talking about a race of people, I don’t think you can make that comparison between a race of people and the gay rights movement, if that’s what you want to call it,” said former Congressman Allen West.

A man confronted Newt Gingrich today about his comments that poor children work as janitors, and told Gingrich he had spoken to Al Shaprton and he wanted to meet with him. Gingrich responded “Sure —Â€Â” glad to do it. I’d be willing to do it. I know Al.” Here’s a video of them together from their 2009 tour on education reform.